In no particular order we start off with Child of Light. With a heavy dose of piano, strings, and woodwinds carrying the narrative weight, the songs have a lasting impact.
Transistor (Composer: Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett)
Darren Korb made a lovely soundtrack with Bastion and Transistor is just as wonderful. The music is a part of the game and the game is a part of the music. Listening to it by itself doesn't have the same impact.
You have to give respect to creating a soundtrack that relies on tradition without sounding boring or rehashed. Press play, close your eyes, and go back to the NES era.
Destiny (Composers: Michael Salvatori, C Paul Johnson, Martin O Donnell, & Paul McCartney)
One of the few shining lights in the darkness that is Destiny. From optimistic melodies to blood pumping percussion, Destiny's score is one of the finest.
Bayonetta 2 has really fun songs that get you pumped. The soundtrack not only complements the crazy action, but also Bayonetta's stylish, fast, and powerful nature.
Dragon Age: Inquisition has the best soundtrack in the series. From epic tracks like the main theme to the adorable tavern songs, the music brings the world to life.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Composer: David Wise)
David Wise returns! Instead of pumping the game full of remixes, David Wise provided a soundtrack that manages to evoke timeless nostalgia simply on account of masterful composition and production.
Mario Kart 8's soundtrack is a jazzy, groovy, action packed soundtrack that makes the races all the more colorful. The renditions of classic songs are nothing short of amazing. Dat Sax.